Total births
1,288
Girls' name · since 1911
Shirlie
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 1,288 babies named Shirlie, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1911–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Shirlie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,288 recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shirlie has been recorded 1,288 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1976.
- 1,288 total births
- 1911–1976 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,288 girls have been named Shirlie since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1976.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1911–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Shirlie was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
60 babies were named Shirlie in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Shirlie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shirlie's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shirlie at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Shirlie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1976
- Peak year (1935)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Shirlie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Shirlie's strongest decade.
398 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Shirlie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 73
1910s
73 births
- 1920s
1920s
398 births
- 1930s
1930s
353 births
- 1940s
1940s
272 births
- 1950s 153
1950s
153 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 398 births (31% of all-time use).
How Shirlie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shirlie's total volume
Shirlie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shirlie by state
Where Shirlie concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 27 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 18 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.4% |
Illinois share of Shirlie's total US births 2.1%
Even split
27 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Shirlie appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shirlie? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 1,288 babies named Shirlie. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 60 births.
When was Shirlie most popular? ▼
Shirlie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 398 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Shirlie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shirlie are Illinois (27 births), California (18 births), Michigan (12 births).
How long has the name Shirlie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shirlie since 1911 -- 66 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Shirlie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shirley, Shiloh, Shira, Shirlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shirlie's data
- Shirlie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (398 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Shirlies (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shirlie
Nearby Names Like Shirlie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shirlie
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Shira Girl
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Shirlee Girl
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Shirlene Girl
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Compare Shirlie side by side: Shirlie vs Shirley Shirlie vs Shiloh Shirlie vs Shira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shirlie: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,288 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shirlie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shirlie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.